365 Office Level Content

New content notification

We’re excited to announce the release of the NEW Intro-Level SIMnet 365 Content, now available in SIMnet! Additional modules will be rolling out throughout the fall.

What’s New?

· Accessibility Improvements—Experience higher-resolution images and color contrast settings that are accessible by default, providing a more inclusive learning environment for all students.

· Evergreen Delivery Model—Benefit from continuous, seamless updates that keep pace with changes to Microsoft 365. Leverage new projects and new or improved platform features designed to drive student outcomes and keep your course content current.

In Practice Series

· Copilot Challenge Projects—One new project at the end of each SIMbook chapter incorporates hands-on practice using Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI tools. These non-autograded projects enhance students' critical-thinking skills and understanding of chapter learning outcomes.

· Copilot/Generative AI Best Practices—New callouts appear throughout the SIMbook to provide insights and guidance on maximizing AI tools. These best practices help prepare students to leverage evolving AI technology confidently and responsibly.

· Mac-Specific Screenshots—Projects now include images that are specific to Office for MacOS. These screenshots provide Mac users with a seamless experience in project instructions, making learning more intuitive.

· Microsoft 365 vs. Office 2024 Callouts—Eliminate confusion between Microsoft versions with new callouts, which provide easily accessible, clear comparisons between Microsoft 365 and Office 2024.

A Skills Approach Series

· Learning Goal Margin Notes—Appearing in the left margin on each SIMbook page, this note clearly specifies the learning goal for each skill, helping students stay focused and track progress.

· Navigator Margin Notes—Appearing beneath the learning goal, this note acts as a touchstone for where students begin working on the Ribbon for each specific skill, ensuring a smooth and guided learning journey.

· Mac-Specific Screenshots—Projects now include images that are specific to Office for MacOS. These screenshots provide Mac users with a seamless experience in project instructions, making learning more intuitive.

· Introducing Our New Author: Frank Sorokach—We are thrilled to welcome Frank Sorokach to our team! Frank is a business owner, entrepreneur, educator, and speaker with over 15 years of experience in higher education. A faculty member at Penn State University since 2012, Frank teaches in various disciplines including business, economics, marketing, project management, and technology.